Burnett.John.J.1927.OBIT

Purcell Register, Purcell, Oklahoma July 21, 1927
Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Burnett and children attended the funeral of Mr.
Burnett's father, John J. Burnett, who died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. N.B. Johnston in Oklahoma City, Friday, July 15th, in his 85th
year. The deceased was a native of Kentucky, but came to Oklahoma 43
years ago and he and his wife made their home here since. Eight children
were born to them. C.R.(Charles)Burnett of Byars, Walter Burnett of
Washington, Bud Burnett of Okla. City, Mrs. N.B. Johnston of Okla.City,
Mrs. Julia Townsend of Stonewall, Mrs.Grace Durham of McLean, Texas, and
Mrs. Jobe Townsend who died two years previous. A beautiful array of
flowers was banked upon the grave as silent token of the esteem in which
he was held. B.H. Rackley of Purcell had charge of the funeral and
services were conducted by Rev. Bell of Okla.City. Paul and Raymond
Burnett, Robert Townsend and Ludie Johnston, acted as pallbearers.
(John J. Burnett was the son of Cornelius S. and Nancy "Wallace" Burnett
of Trigg Co. Kentucky. John and his wife, Nancy B.'Hutz' Burnett who
died June 3, 1894 are both buried at Fairlawn Cemetery in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma.



Contributed by: Sharon Crawford <scburn1@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 18 May 1997